Isotopic geochemistry: Stable and radioactive Isotope fractionation processes Variations of stable isotope ration in nature (O, H, C, S, N) – extra-terrestrial materials, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere. – Stable isotopes H, B, Li, Si, Cl, O, C, N, S and their fractionation in Earth systems – practical problems Isotope geothermometers Long and short-lived radionuclides geochemical ... Read more
Sedimentary environment; definitions, classification and basic characteristics Influencing factors on the sedimentary sequence Mechanisms of origin of different sedimentary environments Alluvial Systems Lakes Deserts Clastic coasts Shallow marine clastic seas Marine evaporite environments Shallow water carbonate environments Deepwater environment Glacial environemts Volcanic environment Seminar work
General: Basics of the project work in applied geology Engineering approach in geology. Engineering geology for the large geotechnical structures Cooperation of geologists with other engineering disciplines for the spatial planning. A preventive approach of engineering geology for the spatial planning Review of legislation in the field of engineering activities and impacts on the environment (groundwater, ... Read more
History of geological mapping Types of geological maps Fundamentals of geodesy and cartography National cartography of the Republic of Slovenia: an overview of available spatial data Fundamentals of GNNS technology and its application in geological fieldwork Methods and approaches to geological mapping Auxiliary methods and technological aids: drilling, geophysical surveying, geodetic surveying, photogrammetry, LIDAR, photogeology ... Read more
Approach to the karst geology. The model of “pure karst”. Geological parameters for karstification. Chemical parameters for karstification. Hydrogeological parameters for karstification. Basics of speleogenesis. Surface karst forms. Other (application).
Introduction. Geophysical methods. Data acquisition, processing and interpretation. Forward and inverse interpretation. Gravity methods. Principles of gravity. Reference spheroid and geoid. Gravity corrections. Bouguere anomaly. Density of rocks and minerals. Gravity meters and measurements. Data processing. Separation of gravity fields, regional-residual. Data interpretation: forward and inverse modelling. Application of gravity methods with examples. Gravity maps. ... Read more
Origin and differentiation of the Earth Shields and Cratons: Precambrian provinces, oldest rocks, evolution of oceanic and continental crust, initiation of orogenic processes Overview of recent examples of Wilson Cycle: Rifting in and origin of passive continental margins: geodynamics and sedimentary geology Oceans: characteristics and origin of ophiolitic sequences Orogens of continental margins: subduction zones, ... Read more
Foundations of Environmental Geology Philosophy and fundamental concepts Ecology and Geology Selected elements and compound natural cycles Hazardous Earth Processes Introduction to Natural Hazards Coastal Hazards Weather induced Hazards Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects Natural resources and Pollution Soils and Environment Mineral Resources and Environment Geochemical Mapping Methods of estimating pollution Remediation Introduction to Geomedicine Fossil ... Read more